City building permits · May 2026
Fresno Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fresno, California — 193 units in May 2026, 1,511 over the last 12 months — latest month +18.4% vs. a year earlier.
193
Units (latest month)
68
Single-family units
109
Multifamily (5+) units
$43,986,320
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,511 units permitted · latest month +18.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 68 | 35.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 16 | 8.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 109 | 56.5% |
| All units | 193 | 100% |
Fresno building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fresno, California?+
193 new residential units were authorized in Fresno in May 2026, and 1,511 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Fresno permitting?+
In May 2026, 68 single-family and 109 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 64.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Fresno's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.